Green Lettuce Cuisine Ltd. is looking for 2 Cooks to join them asap.
Work Location: 1949 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5N 2T1
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-time (30 to 35 hours a week)
Wage: $24 to $30 per hour (based on experience)

Work Setting: Indian-Chinese cuisine restaurant

Job Duties:

v Collaborate with the restaurant management to develop and update the menu, ensuring it includes a variety of Indian-Chinese dishes.

v Prepare ingredients for dishes, including chopping, slicing, marinating, and measuring.

v Cook dishes according to established recipes and presentation standards, using traditional Indian and Chinese cooking techniques.

v Monitor and maintain stock levels of ingredients, ensuring that there are enough supplies for daily operations.

v Adhere to strict food safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.

v Keep the kitchen area organized and clean, including proper storage of ingredients and kitchen tools.

v Be able to handle multiple orders simultaneously, ensuring that each dish is prepared and served in a timely manner.

v Collaborate with other kitchen staff, servers, and management to coordinate orders and maintain smooth kitchen operations.

v Pay attention to the visual appeal of each dish, as presentation is important in Indian-Chinese cuisine.

v Train and supervise junior kitchen staff, such as line cooks and prep cooks, as needed.

v Minimize food wastage and work efficiently to control food costs.

Job Requirements:

Education: No formal education required but high school graduation would be an asset

Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in similar setting is required

(Note: Applicants with culinary certificate or cooking diploma can be considered with less than 1 year experience)

Language: Must be functional in English. Functional in Chinese is an asset.

Essential Skills: Have a deep understanding of Indian and Chinese spices, herbs, sauces, and other essential ingredients used in the cuisine.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, must be able to work under pressure, standing for extended periods, repetitive tasks and attention to detail

Personal Suitability: organized, client focused, team player, able to use good judgement and reliable

How to apply: Interested candidates may email their resume to: greenlettucevanbc@gmail.com

*No phone calls or drop-ins please

*People from all walks of life are encouraged to apply!

*Youth, seniors, persons with disabilities, asylum seekers, refugees, indigenous peoples and newcomers are encouraged to apply as well